Doug E. Fresh will bring his "fest" to Portsmouth

Doug E. Fresh - still fresh as he approaches 50 - is back on tour with Fresh Fest III and he's heading our way.

The hip-hop star and beatboxing innovator will bring his annual touring show to the nTelow Wireless Pavilion amphitheater at Portsmouth's Harbor Center on Friday, Oct. 24, the venue announced on Monday.

Also on the tour with Doug E. Fresh: Rakim, Kool Moe Dee, Blacksheep and Roxanne Shante.

Tickets, ranging from $25-$55, will go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday at the box office and through Ticketmaster. For info, call 757-393-8181 or go online to pavilionconcerts.com.